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BP sells stake in motor oil arm Castrol for $6bn

BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak.

Social supermarket ‘helps me to afford Christmas’

Re:dish Good Stuff in Stockport offers its members significantly discounted fresh and healthy food.

Major fires still a risk under ‘spineless’ new safety law, construction boss warns

David Jones believes it will permit too many risks, but the government calls it a proportionate approach.

Major fires still a risk under ‘spineless’ new safety law, construction boss warns

David Jones believes it will permit too many risks, but the government calls it a proportionate approach.

Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out

Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.

Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out

Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.

Government waters down inheritance tax plan for farms

The government has now said it will lift the intended threshold from £1m to £2.5m.

US economy grows at fastest pace in two years

Strong consumer spending helps the US economy grow at a faster rate than expected.

US economy grows at fastest pace in two years

Strong consumer spending helps the US economy grow at a faster rate than expected.

Fish and chip shop offers 100 free Christmas meals

Raj Khaira, from Southampton, says his store will give sausage and chips to those in need.